The UK regional (and national) economic problem -- The economic performance of UK regions -- Debates regarding the economic role of cities : the UK experience in the light of international comparisons -- The UK's international economic engagement and the London "global city" argument -- The UK interregional economic system : structures, linkages and spillovers -- The sub-national economic policy agenda : governance devolution and interregional connectivity -- Introduction -- Issues and considerations arising from the sub-national economic policy agenda -- Postscript.
